St. Patrick's Day: An Irishman appreciation post

If you're not into drinking green-coloured brews or dressing up as leprechauns, take a seat and enjoy our top ten list of film's inspiring Irishmen

1. Colin FarrellAge: 40Origin: Castleknock, Republic of IrelandHe's the Irish icon in Hollywood — and while he's pretty to look at, his acting chops in black comedy Lobster had our hearts in knots at his endearing portrayal.

2. Stuart Townsend Age: 44Origin: Howth, Republic of IrelandCharlize Theron's former flame has captivated us in films such as Queen of the Damned with the late Aaliyah and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen as the mysterious and devastatingly handsome Dorian Gray.

4. Jamie DornanAge: 34Origin: Belfast, Northern IrelandWhile we don't really care much for Mr. Grey's acting, he's still easy on the eyes — which makes the 50 Shades of Grey film series a tad less painful to sit through.

5. Jonathan Rhys MeyersAge: 39 Origin: Drimnagh, Republic of IrelandCapturing our hearts since his minor role in Keira Knightley's breakout film Bend It Like Beckham, those steely, icy blue eyes have stolen the small screen in The Tudors and Elvis.

6. Clive StandenAge: 35Origin: Belfast, Northern IrelandA household name in the British isles, Clive Standen's beefy, bearded goodness has been in television series such as Doctor Who and Robin Hood.

7. Liam NeesonAge: 64Origin: Ballymena, Northern IrelandOne of the finest actors in Ireland, Neeson (who has an OBE, thank you very much) has delighted audiences in critically-acclaimed roles in Schindler's List, Star Wars, Batman Begins and Taken. He could also pretty much find you, and kill you — or at least pretend to.

9. Cillian MurphyAge: 40Origin: Douglas, Republic of IrelandIf looks could kill, Murphy will have you dead — but at least you'll go out happy. He's played baddies in the Batman trilogy and Red Eye, but has really gone full bad boy in acclaimed series Peaky Blinders, nailing a Birmingham accent to boot.

10. Michael FassbenderAge: 39Origin: Heidelberg, GermanyMagneto could attract us anytime. While he was born in Germany (where his father's from), Fassbender and his family moved to Ireland when he was two.